Press release

TAKE YOUR SEATS FOR THE OPENING MOVIE OF
BALAN WONDERWORLD

New 3D Action Platformer from SQUARE ENIX and Sonic the Hedgehog Creators Coming March 26, 2021

LONDON (20th October, 2020)SQUARE ENIX® has released the opening movie of BALAN WONDERWORLD -- the all-new action-platformer from the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog. The movie sets the stage for the game’s story as it features protagonists Leo Craig and Emma Cole entering a theater and meeting the mysterious maestro Balan, who draws them into the magical universe of Wonderworld. BALAN WONDERWORLD will be playable on PlayStation®5 console, PlayStation®4 console, Xbox One and Xbox Series X with support for Smart Delivery, Nintendo Switch™ and PC (STEAM®).
 

Watch the Showtime! BALAN WONDERWORLD Opening Movie here: https://youtu.be/CpUfLwRNDXA

 


Players will explore the fantastical land of Wonderworld, guided by an enigmatic maestro named Balan. As they explore Wonderworld, players will jump, climb, fly, smash and more, discovering a multitude of unique areas and collecting over 80 unique costumes to assist on the journey. Each costume bestows its own special power, such as the Rail Runner outfit that lets players summon train tracks in certain areas to quickly traverse across long distances and obstacles.

BALAN WONDERWORLD is an all-new experience from renowned gaming industry talent including Director, Yuji Naka (Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise Creator, Sonic Team Co-Founder) and Character Designer, Naoto Ohshima (Sonic the Hedgehog, Doctor Eggman, Sonic Team Co-Founder). The game marks Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima’s first collaboration in 20 years and is the first game from the newly established BALAN COMPANY gaming brand. BALAN COMPANY brings together talented video game developers, visual artists, and composers to tell the greatest stories and provide the ultimate platformer experiences.
 
This title is not yet rated. Pre-orders are available now from the SQUARE ENIX store, For more information, please visit: www.balanwonderworld.com

Related Links:
BALAN WONDERWORLD Website: www.balanwonderworld.com
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SquareEnix
Official Twitter: @balanwworld
Official Instagram:  @balanwonderworld
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SquareEnixNA
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About Square Enix Ltd..
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 154 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 78 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

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